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world1 day ago

Starmer weighs role on Trump-backed Gaza peace board

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing whether to join Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board, a White House plan to govern and reconstruct Gaza; no formal invitation has been received and a decision has not been made. Tony Blair is expected to join a separate executive board. UK officials have asked the US State Department for clarity on the board’s role, while Trump says the board will include major leaders and there is international interest; Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK supports the plan but would not comment on Starmer’s involvement.

via BBC|
#board-of-peace#donald-trump#gaza
world3 months ago

Hamas Rejects Tony Blair's Role in Gaza Peace Efforts

Hamas has stated that Tony Blair is not welcome in Gaza's governance following a ceasefire, citing his past involvement in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun, with international mediators, including the US, involved in the peace process, but Blair's potential role has been rejected by Hamas. The situation remains tense with ongoing military actions despite the ceasefire.

via Middle East Eye|
#ceasefire#gaza#hamas
politics3 months ago

Tony Blair's Meeting with Jeffrey Epstein During Premiership

While serving as UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in 2002 at Downing Street, facilitated by Lord Mandelson, with discussions reportedly about politics, science, and international markets; the meeting occurred before Epstein's criminal convictions were known, and Blair's office states the meeting lasted less than 30 minutes and involved no subsequent engagement.

via BBC|
#downing-street#jeffrey-epstein#political-meetings
world3 months ago

Tony Blair's Potential Role in Gaza Under US Peace Initiatives

The White House supports a plan for Tony Blair to lead a temporary Gaza authority called Gita, modeled after transitional administrations in Timor-Leste and Kosovo, aiming to govern Gaza for up to five years without immediate Palestinian Authority involvement, amidst regional and international debates over the future governance and statehood of Palestinian territories.

via The Guardian|
#gaza#palestinian-politics#tony-blair
world4 months ago

Tony Blair and Trump Discuss Gaza Crisis at White House

Tony Blair attended a White House summit on Gaza's future, raising eyebrows due to his controversial past as a Middle East envoy and his perceived bias. His presence may influence Trump's plans for Gaza, including potential redevelopment proposals, but it also risks damaging international and regional perceptions, especially among Palestinians and Arab states.

via CNN|
#gaza#middle-east#tony-blair
world4 months ago

Trump to Lead Gaza Crisis Talks Amid Rising Tensions and Hostage Concerns

Tony Blair and Jared Kushner are set to brief President Trump on a post-war plan for Gaza, focusing on governance without Hamas and increasing aid, amid ongoing conflict and pressure from Israeli and Palestinian leaders. The plan aims to facilitate a ceasefire and rebuild Gaza, with discussions also covering humanitarian aid and military operations. The situation remains complex, with potential for escalation and significant humanitarian consequences.

via Axios|
#gaza#jared-kushner#post-war-plan
politics1 year ago

Former UK Deputy PM John Prescott Passes Away at 86

John Prescott, the former British deputy prime minister under Tony Blair's Labour government, has passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer's disease. Prescott, known for his plain-speaking style, served as deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007 and was a key figure in bridging the gap between the traditional left-wing and modernizers within the Labour Party.

via CNN|
#alzheimers#john-prescott#labour-party